Karakorum

The sherpa team at the final ramp leading to the summit of K2 this morning.

Kristin Harila and Tenjen Sherpa Summit K2 in Risky Conditions

The long, hazardous journey for the rope-fixing team on...
July 27, 2023
Andrzej Bargiel portrait

Bargiel Skis Gasherbrum I, Completes All Karakoram 8,000’ers

Andrzej Bargiel of Poland skied down Gasherbrum I today....
July 26, 2023
The climbers smile to the camera wearing helmets and rope crossed over their chests.

A Quiet Spanish Pair Bag the First Ascent of Kharut II

Two Spanish climbers, flying under the radar, have made...
July 25, 2023
Cardell raise her fist in triumph, while Urubko looks at her, on a cloudy summit.

Karakoram Season Nears Finale With Urubko’s New Route, Harila’s 14th

The season is approaching its -- hopefully grand --...
July 24, 2023
Simon Messner takes a selfie that shows himself on a very steep snow ramp, and Martin Sieberer progressing further up in similar terran, without a rope.

Martin Sieberer on the First Ascent of Yernamandu Kangri

From Skardu, Martin Sieberer spoke to ExplorersWeb about his...
July 24, 2023
Three very thin climbers in Base Camp.

Confirmed: Muchu Chhish’s Summit Still Untouched

Despite a huge effort and nine days on the...
July 22, 2023
head-cam shot showing Bargiel skis and the steep snow ridge ahead of him.

Ski Descents from Gasherbrum II and Broad Peak

Andrzej Bargiel and Anna Tybor, both from Poland, carved...
July 20, 2023
Two tents on a small snowfield in the middle of steep , rocky terrain.

Muchu Chhish: Climbers Back in Base Camp

The Czech team attempting Muchu Chhish is back in...
July 20, 2023
the climbers pose in tshirts and sunglasses on a wide fluvial valley with mountains in background.

Ogre I Team Goes for the East Pillar

Italians Matteo della Bordella and Francois Cazzanelli, French Silvan...
July 20, 2023
The climbers o stage at some theater, dressed in fleece jackets.

Dmitry Golovchenko on the Lure of Gasherbrum IV

As we reported earlier, elite alpinists Sergey Nilov and...
July 19, 2023
Snowy peaks under a colorful sunset.

What is Going on at Muchu Chhish?

"There's so much to tell but I am running...
July 19, 2023
Latok II.

Spanish Pair Returns to Latok II

Marc Subirana and Miquel Mas from Spain are going...
July 18, 2023
Urubko's selfie as he climbs up a steep snow ramp, Pipi cardel climbing in background, at the other end of the rope.

Pakistan Alpine Style: Muchu Chhish Nail Biter, New Team to K7 West

On the sixth day of the Czechs' summit push...
July 17, 2023
Stodio portraits of the two climbers with sponsor's t-shirts

Messner and Martin Sieberer Summit Unclimbed Yermanendu

Simon Messner and Martin Sieberer have completed the first...
July 16, 2023
Pavel Bem

Muchu Chhish: Altitude Sickness Strikes Czech Team

The Czech team keeps fighting on unclimbed Muchu Chhish....
July 16, 2023
the three climbers take a close-shot selfie on an undefined high place (the summit?) in a greay day.

Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II Summits

For serial summiters like Kristin Harila, acclimatization rotations are...
July 15, 2023
The climbers on a high mountain place, one of them speaking on the radio.

Sergey Nilov and Dimitry Golovchenko Go For New Route on Gasherbrum IV

Gasherbrum IV is one of the most beautiful and...
July 14, 2023
The Batura wall on Muchu Chhish.

Muchu Chhish: A High-Risk Summit Push and a Skiing Adventure

The Czech team is having a hard time on...
July 14, 2023
The Mulkila group in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Indians Almost Succeed on 6,370m Mulkila V in Himachal Pradesh

Between June 23 and July 4, an Indian party...
July 12, 2023
A climber looks to snowy peaks from a flat snow ridge.

Muchu Chhish: Czech-Norwegian ‘Race’ Will End Up as an All-Czech Show

This year, two teams showed up to attempt the...
July 12, 2023
K7central

Jeff and Priti Wright Return to K7 Central

After 10 days on the virgin face of Pakistan's...
July 7, 2023
snowy view of Spantik

Muchu Chhish: A Ski Descent and a Close Call

After acclimatizing on Spantik, the Czech team is ready...
July 4, 2023
a small base camp in the shade, with a mightly rocky peak in front, in full sunlight.

Pakistan Alpine Style Roundup

Far from the madness of 8,000m peaks, several technical...
June 27, 2023
Selfie by Girald while he paraglides with a stunning backdrop of snowy peaks at his feet.

Paragliders Soar Above Pakistan’s 7,027m Spantik

After a tough start due to poor weather, paragliders...
June 23, 2023

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